Kyoto, a Cultural City

Kyoto is a beautiful and historical city in Japan and also a former imperial capital. Kyoto is known as a place with many beautiful and unique tourist attractions. Not to say that with a variety of cultural relics, Kyoto is the main cultural destination in Japan. An important thing is that this beautiful city can be visited during each season, as the views are amazing throughout the entire year. The hills are beautiful in the summer, a variety of unique colors can be admired from the autumn leaves, while the beautiful snow in the winter draws many tourists. Not to say that in the spring you will feel like in a tale. Bellow you may find some beautiful attractions that you should visit in Kyoto.

Kyoto tower is recognized as the biggest building in the area. This amazing structure is 131m tall. The interesting fact is that its height was based on its population of 1.310.000. That was the population at the time when the building was built. Many locals believe that its design is based on a white Japanese candle. But that is not true, as its designer said that the tower was designed as a lighthouse, which supposed to illuminate Kyoto city.

This castle is recognize as the official home of Shogun Tokugawa, throughout the time when he had duties in the imperial capital of Kyoto. While visiting this structure, you will have the opportunity to see an impressive piece of art starting from the gate and all the way to the extensive gardens.

For more than 1.000 years, Kyoto Gosho was the residence of the imperial family. Kyoto Palace is surrounded by a wall that is named Tsuiji Iand. With its rectangular shape, this palace is a beautiful structure that gives you the feeling that you are back in history

Kyoto is a beautiful city in Japan, with impressive attractions. These are just a few attractions you will find here, but if you will visit this city, you will be amazed by other unique places. What do you think about Nijou Castle?